Patents by Inventor Daniel Demitrish

Daniel Demitrish has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10589581
    Abstract: A smart trailer coupler system includes a ball mount connectable to a vehicle, a hitch ball mechanically connected to the ball mount, a coupler selectively connectable to the hitch ball, and at least one sensor mounted to one of the ball mount, the hitch ball and the coupler. The at least one sensor detects a size compatibility between the coupler and the hitch ball. A signal system is operatively connected to the at least one sensor. The signal system provides at least one of a visual alert and an audible alert of the size compatibility between the hitch ball and the coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Anil Bika, Thomas R. Brown, Daniel Demitrish, Anthony L. Smith, Michelle H. Wiebenga, Grant L. Meade, Norman J. Weigert
  • Publication number: 20190100064
    Abstract: A smart trailer coupler system includes a ball mount connectable to a vehicle, a hitch ball mechanically connected to the ball mount, a coupler selectively connectable to the hitch ball, and at least one sensor mounted to one of the ball mount, the hitch ball and the coupler. The at least one sensor detects a size compatibility between the coupler and the hitch ball. A signal system is operatively connected to the at least one sensor. The signal system provides at least one of a visual alert and an audible alert of the size compatibility between the hitch ball and the coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Anil Bika, Thomas R. Brown, Daniel Demitrish, Anthony L. Smith, Michelle H. Wiebenga, Grant L. Meade, Norman J. Weigert
  • Patent number: 9935412
    Abstract: A product and an electrical connector assembly includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a plurality of inner walls spaced from each other to define outer boundaries of respective openings. The first component also includes a first electrical interface. The second component includes a plurality of retention members each having an outer surface and a projection extending from the outer surface of each of the retention members. The outer surface of the retention members is configured to elastically deform along the respective inner walls when inserted into the respective openings such that part of the outer surface of the retention members remains in contact with the respective inner walls when the second component is secured to the first component. The second component also includes a second electrical interface that engages the first electrical interface when the second component is secured to the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, Susan M. Smyth, John P. Spicer, Daniel Demitrish
  • Patent number: 9601879
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly that includes a female and male connector assembly. The female assembly includes a primary female housing including two female terminals. A secondary female housing including two female terminals short circuited to one another. The secondary female housing affixed to a side of the primary female housing. A male connector assembly including a primary male housing including two male terminals. The two male terminals in contact with the two female terminals of the primary female housing when the primary male housing is seated in the primary female housing for providing electrical energy to the electrical component. A secondary male housing including two male terminals. The secondary male housing affixed to a side of the primary male housing, wherein at least one of the two male terminals have a shorter length than the at least two male terminals of the primary male housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Wen-Chiao Lin, Xinyu Du, Youssef A. Ghoneim, Daniel Demitrish